According to revelations from Fabrizio Romano, in fact, the Sofyan Amrabat deal never progressed in June or July, because Manchester United planned to send an official proposal on the final transfer day to force Fiorentina into difficult situation.
It is known that Man Utd was forced to resort to the above “tact” due to difficulties coming from the Financial Fair Play Law, and Romano confirmed that the Red Devils’ plan was perfectly executed. The Italian journalist said:
“Sofyan Amrabat’s transfer to Man United has never been on the brink of collapse.”

Amrabat is already a member of Man Utd.
“But, it also never progressed in June or July as many other sources have revealed, and the offer only really took effect on transfer deadline day. Man United decided to make it happen. that strategy for Financial Fair Play issues, and finally, Their plan worked perfectly.”
“Amrabat is just always waiting for Man United.”
It’s easy to say that Amrabat is a quality addition to Man Utd’s midfield at the moment, because they need a defensive-minded midfielder to share the burden with Casemiro.
Huynh Phong | 19:24 September 2, 2023